The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 35,500
€ 36,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 230.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 230
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 230
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.22 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 230
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 230
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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19.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.64 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
836 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
107 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
